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… about your willingness to have treatment or make lifestyle changes if you tested positive for a health problem. The … about your willingness to have treatment or make lifestyle changes if you tested positive for a health problem. The …
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… biopsy.) You will be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the biopsy. A chest X-ray is usually taken after a … If you are given general anesthetic, you will be asleep during the biopsy. Risks A lung biopsy is generally a safe … you more likely to get a collapsed lung ( pneumothorax ) during the biopsy. Your doctor may need to place a tube in …
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… hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. After the virus enters your body, it usually takes 2 to 3 months to develop symptoms. …
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… condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, … that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are …
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… round hairless patches on the scalp or other areas of the body. In some cases the hair may become thinner without … hair). In rare cases, complete loss of scalp hair and body hair occurs. The hair loss often comes and goes—hair … round hairless patches on the scalp or other areas of the body. In some cases the hair may become thinner without …
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… to throw the ball constantly pull on the medial epicondyle during throwing and pull the soft growth centre apart. In … to throw the ball constantly pull on the medial epicondyle during throwing and pull the soft growth centre apart. In …
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… is a stressful time for you, try something different. During meals: Try to eat slowly and gradually. Do not allow … is a stressful time for you, try something different. During meals: Try to eat slowly and gradually. Do not allow …
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… Apply ice or cold packs for 15 minutes 3 or 4 times a day during the first 48 hours to help reduce swelling. Place a … Apply ice or cold packs for 15 minutes 3 or 4 times a day during the first 48 hours to help reduce swelling. Place a …
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… may recommend a monthly injection of the RSV monoclonal antibody during the winter RSV season. These monthly shots can … may recommend a monthly injection of the RSV monoclonal antibody during the winter RSV season. These monthly shots can …
